2023 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove

Le Serre Nuove is the acclaimed ‘second wine’ of Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, capturing the estate’s Bolgheri elegance in a more approachable style. The 2023 vintage offers the same precision and refinement that have made Ornellaia one of Tuscany’s modern icons, but with a supple, earlier-drinking profile. Crafted from the classic Bordeaux varieties that thrive on the Tuscan coast, this is a polished, characterful red that bridges power and finesse.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2023 Le Serre Nuove typically shows a deep, vibrant ruby hue with youthful purple highlights, signaling its energy and freshness. The nose is inviting and layered: ripe blackberries and dark cherries mingle with notes of plum, cassis and a touch of wild Mediterranean herbs. Subtle hints of cedar, graphite, cocoa and sweet spice from barrel aging add complexity without overwhelming the fruit. On the palate, expect a medium to full-bodied wine with a velvety texture and finely knit tannins. Dark berry fruit is supported by a fresh, coastal acidity that keeps everything lifted and precise. Flavors of blackcurrant, red cherry and raspberry coulis are intertwined with notes of tobacco leaf, licorice and a gentle, toasty finish. While crafted for earlier enjoyment than Ornellaia’s flagship wine, the 2023 Le Serre Nuove has the structure to evolve gracefully over the next 8–10 years, gaining additional complexity and integration with time in the bottle.

Production
Le Serre Nuove is sourced from younger and select plots within Ornellaia’s estate vineyards in Bolgheri, on the Tuscan coast, where vineyards benefit from a mild maritime climate, cooling sea breezes and well-drained gravelly, sandy and clay-limestone soils. These conditions are ideal for Bordeaux varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, which typically form the backbone of the blend. Grapes are hand-harvested parcel by parcel to ensure optimal ripeness and careful selection. In the cellar, each variety and vineyard block is vinified separately in temperature-controlled tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation and aging in French oak barriques (a portion new, the rest second and third fill). The final blend is assembled after élevage to balance fruit intensity, freshness, structure and aromatic complexity, before a further period of bottle rest prior to release.

Food & Serving
The 2023 Le Serre Nuove is a versatile food wine that shines alongside rich, savory dishes. It pairs beautifully with grilled or roast lamb, bistecca alla fiorentina, braised beef, venison and other game, or classic Tuscan fare such as wild boar ragù over pappardelle. It also complements aged hard cheeses, mushroom-based dishes and charcuterie. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight its aromatics and structure. Young bottles will benefit from 30–60 minutes in a decanter to soften the tannins and allow the bouquet to open fully.

Producer
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia was founded in 1981 in Bolgheri and quickly rose to prominence as one of the key estates behind the ‘Super Tuscan’ revolution. Situated just a few kilometers from the Tyrrhenian Sea, the estate has become a benchmark for refined, Bordeaux-inspired blends from the Tuscan coast. Ornellaia’s meticulous vineyard work, low yields and careful parcel selection have earned the winery international acclaim and consistently high ratings from leading critics. Le Serre Nuove, first released in the late 1990s, was created to express the estate’s style in a more accessible, earlier-drinking form, while still reflecting the same commitment to quality that defines Ornellaia’s flagship wines.

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